as in promptly
without delay
if we don't leave immediately, we'll be late for the concert
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Recent Examples of immediately
Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Deenadayalan’s attorneys did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
When Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney first met Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann — who would later admit to murdering eight women between 1993 and 2010 — one thing immediately stood out.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Representatives for Conaway did not immediately respond to an email and phone call from the Star-Telegram requesting comment.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
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Adverb
That’s worth adding to cart immediately.
—Aemilia Madden, Vogue, 18 June 2026
Deenadayalan’s attorneys did not immediately respond to an email requesting comment.
—ABC News, 17 June 2026
When Suffolk County District Attorney Ray Tierney first met Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann — who would later admit to murdering eight women between 1993 and 2010 — one thing immediately stood out.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Representatives for Conaway did not immediately respond to an email and phone call from the Star-Telegram requesting comment.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for immediately
Recent Examples of Synonyms for immediately
Adverb
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The only close call was a foul ball down the left-field line by Meidroth with two outs in the fifth before Meidroth promptly struck out.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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While uncommon, infant botulism can quickly become life-threatening if not recognized and treated promptly.—
Victoria Forster,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
Adverb
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Attendees marked the historic occasion dressed in traditional barongs — formalwear finely woven from piña, or pineapple fibers — as well as elegant Filipiniana outfits and ternos, the traditional formal gowns instantly recognizable by their structured butterfly sleeves.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
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Without hesitation, Miguel shoots Chet in the head, killing him instantly.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
Adverb
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The operation now includes livestock, educational programs and a network of volunteers helping sustain the nonprofit's work.—
Charlie Lapastora,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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Labour has teetered on the edge of one for weeks after those disastrous local election results, and only Burnham’s inability to run before now seems to have delayed one.—
Issy Ronald,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
Adverb
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Brazilian goalkeeper Alisson just stopped Haiti's best opportunity to score all night, on a corner kick that found the head of Haiti's Ade and deflected backward on an angle directly into the goal.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
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Artists pay no fee to participate, and the full dollar from each sale goes directly to them.—
Ray Campos,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
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“Immediately.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/immediately. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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